1.1. Slang and proverbs in songs


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Are you familiar with the word SLANG?

Slang is a type ol language used in informal situations like at a bar, at a party, when listening to songs, when hanging out, on the phone with friends. It is a type of language which is not appropriate in formal situations.

Have you ever listened to these words in songs?

ain't, 'bout, cos, dunno, gimme, gonna, getcha, gotta, innit, kinda, lemme, wanna, watcha.

If you don't know the meaning, check it.

 

 
Rellenar huecos

The words in the grid below are all slang words related to music. Match the word and the definition. Write the letter in the space provided.

SLANG WORDS LETTER DEFINITION
1. Axe / Ax a. To create rhythmic percussive sounds with your mouth, especially when accompanying rhymes or rapping.
2. Beat box b. Having strong dance rhythms.
3. Ear candy c. A style of rock music that appeared in Seattle in the late 1980's.
4. Earworm d. A musical instrument, especially a jazz musician's guitar, trumpet or saxophone.
5. Emo e. Piano keys
6. Funky f. An area in front of the stage at a rock concert where people dance energetically
7. Gig g. A recording that mixes together tracks from two or more different songs or instrumental pieces.
8. Grunge h. Pleasant-sounding music.
9. Indie i. Rock music not released by major music labels.
10. Ivories j. A presenter of music videos, usually on television.
11. Jam k. Saxophone
12. Mash-up l. A song that repeats annoyingly in one's head.
13. Mosh pit / Mosh m. To play music informally.
14. Sax n. A style of music and fashion that developed among American teens in the early 21st century.
15. VJ ñ. A public performance, usually of rock, folk or jazz music.

SOURCE: http://www.englishclub.com/ref/Slang/Music/index.htm 

  
Pregunta de Elección Múltiple

Fill in the gaps using the correct music slang word:

 

1. The musician grabbed his _________, stood in front of his band, and started to play.

a. axe

b. gig

c. emo


2. I can't get rid of this _________. I have listened to it so many times!!!

a. jam

b. funky

c. earworm


3. I love going shopping and finding ________ as soon as I enter the shop.

a. VJ

b. ear candy

c. sax


4. Do you fancy going to the _________ session tonight?

a. jam

b. mosh

c. beat box


Rellenar huecos

In the table below you will find some parts of popular songs where slang has been used. Match slang with the standard meaning and write the letter in the space provided.

SLANG ENGLISH LETTER STANDARD ENGLISH
1. I woke up this morning on the wrong side of the bed  (Eat the Rich by Aerosmith) a. psychiatrist
2. I'm sick of all your bitching (Eat the Rich by Aerosmith) b. low quality
3. I called up my head shrinker (Eat the Rich by Aerosmith) c. an expensive car
4. 'Cuz another brother noticed me (Single Ladies by Beyoncé) d. in a bad mood
5. I've got a crummy job (Soak up the Sun by Sheryl Crow) e. man
6. You have a fancy ride  (Soak up the Sun by Sheryl Crow) f. because another man noticed me
7. He had a nasty reputation as a cruel dude (Life in the Fast Lane by The Eagles) g. complicated
8. He was a hard-headed man (Life in the Fast Lane by The Eagles) h. stubborn
9. Ooh this could be messy (Hands Clean by Alanis Morissette) i. your complaining
10. What part of our history's reinvented and under rug swept? (Hands Clean by Alanis Morissette)
 j. atttracting a lot of attention
11. We'll be looking flashy in my Mercedes Benz (Get the Party Started by Pink)
 k. to hide something dirty or shameful
12. I'll be burning rubber (Get the Party Started by Pink) l. relaxing / the music
13. Everybody's chilling as I set up the groove (Get the Party Started by Pink)  m. play the music loudly
14. Pumping up the volume (Get the Party Started by Pink) n. driving very fast

 SOURCE: http://www.slangcity.com/songs/pink.htm

  

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Rellenar huecos

In the table below you will find titles of songs which are proverbs. Match column A and column B to form the complete saying. Write the letter in the space provided. Next to each proverb you will see the artist each song belongs to.

COLUMN A LETTER COLUMN B
1. A bird in the hand 
a. is not gold (Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark)
2. April showers b. than never (Counterfit)
3. When there's a will  c. than sorry (Steve Holloway and Cara Jones)
4. All that glitters d. is worth two in the bush  (Ice Cube) 
5. A stitch in time e. than done (Angie Stone)
6. At night f. what may (Air Supply)
7. Beauty g. first (LMNO)
8. Better late h. bring forth May flowers (Al Jolson)
9. Better safe i. all cats are grey (De Vision)
10. Come rain j. but it pours (Gilbert O'Sullivan)
11. Come k. there's a way (Supertramp)
12. Easier said l. or come shine (Eric Clapton)
13. First things m. like son (Elton John)
14. It never rains n. saves nine (Genitorturers)
15. Like father ñ. is only skin deep (The Temptations)

SOURCE:http://www.michellehenry.fr/proverbinsong.htm